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Hip protectors in aged-care facilities: a randomized trial of use by individual higher-risk residents.

Authors :
Cameron, Ian D.
Venman, Jennifer
Kurrle, Susan E.
Lockwood, Keri
Birks, Carol
Cumming, Robert G.
Quine, Susan
Bashford, Guy
Source :
Age & Ageing. Nov2001, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p477. 5p. 1 Diagram, 5 Charts.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Provides information on a study that investigated the effect of use of external hip protectors on occurrence of hip fracture in aged-care facilities. Methodology of the study; Results and discussion on the study.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00020729
Volume :
30
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Age & Ageing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5961328
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/30.6.477